Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Ames sees a considerable increase in average high-temperatures during March, surging from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). During March, Ames records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
In Ames, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Ames, Nebraska, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ames, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ames, Nebraska, are January through May, October through December. In Ames, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ames, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Ames, Nebraska, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Ames, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In Ames, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Ames?
What is the average humidity in March in Ames?
How many days does it rain in March in Ames?
How much does it snow in Ames in March?
How many hours of daylight does Ames have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Ames?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ames?
How many hours of sunshine does Ames have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Ames?
Average temperature in March
Ames, NE
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Ames, NE
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ames, NE
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Ames, NE
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ames, NE
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ames, NE
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Ames, NE
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ames, NE
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Ames, NE
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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